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01-12-2015 | Special Contribution

Can we predict and prevent pelvic floor dysfunction?

Ulf Ulmsten Memorial Lecture 2015

Author: Ian Milsom

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 12/2015

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Pelvic floor disorders (PFD) constitute a huge global health problem affecting hundreds of millions of women throughout the world. The prevalence of at least one form of PFD (urinary incontinence [UI], pelvic organ prolapse [POP] or faecal incontinence [FI]) has been reported to be as high as 46 % [1]. In addition, many women may have a combination of PFDs. PFDs have a profound influence on correct well-being and quality of life and prevent many women from participating in recreational and sporting activities [1]. PFDs have also been reported to have a negative influence on sexual function and sexual health parameters [2‐4]. …

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Title: Can we predict and prevent pelvic floor dysfunction?
Ulf Ulmsten Memorial Lecture 2015
Author: Ian Milsom
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 12/2015
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-2868-5

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